Mint

Peppermint, Common mint

Classic, common mint. Grows very quickly, and produces long trailing and upright stalks of light green, small, thin leaves that grow in groups of four. Each plant produces many stalks.

Days in the Nursery
12-14 days

Harvest Cycle
5 weeks of intermittent harvesting-- 6 weeks to full harvest

Yield Per Shelf
2-4 lbs/Harvest Cycle

Flavor Characteristics
Pepperminty, fresh, light

Thinning technique

After you've transplanted your seedlings to the growing shelf. Each pod should be thinned to 1 - 2 seedlings. To do this pull out the excess seedlings using a pair of tweezers or your fingers gently.

Harvesting technique

Mint should be harvested at least once weekly. Grab each plant at the base, make a fist, and cut across above the fist. After harvesting, remove any plant debris and dry undergrowth that has fallen on the tray.